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Topic: 6D or 5D Mk II (Read 64218 times)

I'm considering picking up either the 6D or 5D Mk II, which camera would you expect to be better? How many 5D Mk II owners would swap their camera for the 6D? Are there any advantages the 5D Mk II holds over the 6D?

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I'd wait for real life ISO performance and comparison of the AF systems, otherwise the two cameras appear quite comparable. No mention of AFMA on 6D, which may be an issue on FF sensors - but there's simply not enough info available yet to make an informed decision.

I suspect with relatively low pixel count on a full frame sensor and Digic 5+, the 6D will have outstanding image quality and great low light performance. That alone should be reason enough for it to exist.

However I suspect it will still have the typical Canon relatively poor (compared to Nikon) dynamic range. Also I do not understand why Canon can release a camera today that is USB2, non-UHS SD and has such an antiquated autofocus system. If the pricing is $1600 US or less, then it would be more palatable.

A hidden jewel might be present in the built-in Wi-Fi with Android/iOS remote shooting functionality. I believe that people who love to shoot technically challenging scenes, timelapse and macro photography may find the 6D more than adequate - they rarely use AF anyway.

I only care about the low light handling and image quality. I have a 5D2 and a 5D3 and in the low light situations I shoot, I have really started to see the difference between both the image quality and - very significantly - low light focussing abilities.

I couldn't really care less about anything else. I only ever use the centre focussing point. But if the low light handling is as good as the 5D3 I think it will make an excellent second body and I guess I will ditch the 5D2.

The thing I would miss on the 5D3 would be the quiet shooting mode. For quiet gigs, I just love this feature.